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Bookbinding

Requirements

1. Be able to identify the following terms:

  • a. Foredge
  • b. Gutter
  • c. Endsheet
  • d. Flysheet
  • e. Signature
  • f. Mull
  • g. Backbone
  • h. Head
  • i. Foot
  • j. Deckle edge
  • k. Guarding sheets
  • l. Headbanding
  • m. Casing-in
  • n. Buchram

2. Describe the difference between the following binding methods:

  • a. Perfect binding
  • b. Hard bound
  • c. Single signature
  • d. Spiral (metal and plastic)
  • e. Saddle stitch

3. Perform the following:

  • a. Bind a single signature hand binding “manuscript”.
  • b. Bind a blank book using at least four signatures and a permanent cloth hard board binding, using a “case” method.
  • c. The proper way to “break-in” a new binding.
  • d. Make a “slip case” for your blank book of at least four signatures.

4. Identify and describe the uses for the following binder’s tools:

  • a. Bone folder
  • b. Kick press
  • c. Folding needle
  • d. Awls
  • e. Sewing frame
  • f. Squared card
  • g. Punch

5. Define the difference of paper weight in relationship to a ream of paper.

6. Describe the color and properties of three types of adhesives using in the binding process and where they are used:

  • a. Hot melt animal glue
  • b. Casing-in paste
  • c. Resin glues

7. Know and list the five principal stages of hand binding:

  • a. Preparing the Signatures
  • b. Sewing up the Signatures
  • c. Gluing up the Back
  • d. Attaching the Boards
  • e. Finishing

Answer key & resources

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Patch history

Earlier designs of this patch. See all outdated insignia.

Old Bookbinding patchOld Bookbinding patch

Bookbinding

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The Bookbinding honor originally had a black silhouette on a red background. The Vocational category was once completely retired and labeled as antique. During this time, the patches were produced with a gray background. This is the example seen here with Bookbinding. The Vocational category was brought back after a large outcry and the designs are now back to a red background.

Adapted from AY Honors/Bookbinding on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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